Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 OCTOBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.

Shower may occur in the coastal areas of the Western province and in Galle, Puttalam, Mannar and Jaffna districts during the morning.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.